​I love summer and everything it brings. And it's my busiest time of year. It's not easy to keep all the balls in the air, and take good care of myself at the same time.

How do we feel good, wake up in the morning feeling rested, ready to face the day with the energy needed to do the things we have to do and hopefully have some time and energy left to enjoy the things we want to do? Isn't that today's modern day challenge in a nutshell?

There is no magic bullet or secret formula to make this happen.

Our best go-to strategies and tools to keep our energy and mood in balance have been with us all along. Back to basics is tried and true. But somewhere along the way, we threw the baby out with the bath water.

As we re-discover the wisdom of ancient traditions and return back to basics, we are pointed our way back to balance, health and healing- naturally. It's very simple but it's not easy.

Here's a poem... that was inspired by a client after they enjoyed a massage, back in the early 90's. It sums up today's message! The World of Therapy The curse of pain befalls us allThe young and old, you seeThe challenge is the remedy But just what can it be?Medicine the modern cure A pill for every day And should these fail to make us wellMore pills are on their way.What happened to the ancient cures That served all of mankind? There were no pills of any sortNo drug stores could you find.Progress doesn't always mean A discovery that is newIt's often times behind us Ignored and pushed askew.The miracle of magic hands Detects the source of pain With soothing strokes of therapy Heal us once again.We all must learn from history For it repeats itself, you seeBefore you stuff yourself with pills consider therapy.

What I know for sure- Burning the candle at both ends inevitably catches up with us. I have witnessed this with many clients over many years but I really learned this lesson the hard way. I now practice what I preach. Make the time. Push the pause button.

Above all, be kind to yourself. Listen to your body. Take time for rest and renewal. Treat yourself with love and compassion. Why? Because you're worth it. You deserve this and more!